solid-state

adjective

sol·​id-state ˌsä-ləd-ˈstāt 

1

: relating to the properties, structure, or reactivity of solid material

especially : relating to the arrangement or behavior of ions, molecules, nucleons, electrons, and holes in the crystals of a substance (such as a semiconductor) or to the effect of crystal imperfections on the properties of a solid substance

solid-state physics

2

a

: utilizing the electric, magnetic, or optical properties of solid materials

solid-state circuitry

b

: using semiconductor devices rather than electron tubes

a solid-state radio

Examples of solid-state in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Major manufacturers, including Samsung, are known to be working on developing solid-state batteries, which will vastly improve the lifespan and charging speed of the power cells used in our devices. —Bernard Marr, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024

As the name suggests, solid-state batteries contain a solid electrolyte, made from materials such as ceramics. —Sam Meredith, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024

It's powered by a 12th Gen Intel Core H-series processor, features a midrange chip in the high-end performance tier for laptops, and has a hefty 1TB solid-state drive. —Joe Osborne, PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024

Much of the work at the center will focus on EV technologies, including batteries for its next-generation sports cars and ultra-high-density cells and chemistries that will be used in future solid-state packs. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1951, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

solid-state

adjective

1

: relating to the characteristics and structure of solid material

2

: using semiconductor devices rather than electron tubes

a solid-state radio